by Irene Corchado Resmella | Jul 14, 2021 | Badajoz – northeast, Nature & walking
Despite having visited La Siberia area several times, it wasn’t until last year that I discovered Cerro Masatrigo while using Google Maps to explore new places to go to. And on a hot September day, I set off early in the morning to walk up what must be Extremadura’s...
by Irene Corchado Resmella | Mar 21, 2018 | Badajoz – northeast, Castles, Nature & walking
Due to its location, Extremadura has been a strategic territory to conquer and defend throughout history – by the Arabs, the Romans, and the Christians. That’s why there are so many fortresses and castles scattered around the region. There are, in fact, more than 330...
by Irene Corchado Resmella | Feb 22, 2018 | Badajoz – northeast
That Extremadura abounds in Roman sites is no secret. Mérida, Medellín, Cáceres or Alcántara are some of the destinations to visit if you’re interested in Roman history and architecture. However, they are many other Roman sites scattered throughout the region that are...
by Irene Corchado Resmella | Sep 20, 2016 | Badajoz – northeast, Nature & walking
After months of no rain, Extremadura looks like a yellow desert in summer. A desert full of oases, though, be it rivers, streams, natural pools or reservoirs. With over 1,500 km of freshwater coastline, the possibilities for swimming in Extremadura are many, but...
by Irene Corchado Resmella | Feb 2, 2016 | Badajoz – northeast, Castles, Nature & walking
Every time I go back to Extremadura I try to include a day of walking in my agenda. I tend to eat a lot while I’m there (a classic when you are at mom’s), so a good walk keeps me, if not fit, at least guilt-free. Today I’m sharing a recent walking route I did with my...
by Irene Corchado Resmella | Oct 27, 2015 | Badajoz – northeast, Restaurant reviews
[UPDATE from 01-09-16] I found out this restaurant recently closed down. A real pity. Let’s hope someone takes over and it reopens soon! If you visit Puebla de Alcocer (in the Siberia area) there are two things you must do—visit the castle and eat at La Alacena...
